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Free parking to begin in some wards this Sunday
Free Sunday parking at metered parking spots in some wards will begin this Sunday, ahead of the scheduled July 1 date, Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s office announced on Friday. Read More -
Authorities use RICO statute to take down West Side gang
The Black Souls street gang on the West Side has been taken down by local and federal authorities on murder and drug charges, and the way they did it is unprecedented. Read More -
Teen hurt in police-involved shooting on NW Side
A Chicago Police officer shot a teen who ran from officers during a street stop early Friday in the Northwest Side Portage Park neighborhood, authorities said. Read More -
7 injured in gun violence since Wednesday night
At least seven people were injured in shootings across the city Thursday night and early Friday. A Chicago Police officer also shot a teen who ran from officers during a street stop early Friday in th Read More -
Suit: Cops responsible for death of woman killed in crash during chase
The estate of a woman who was killed when her vehicle collided with a police car during a chase last month has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the City of Chicago and the two officers involved Read More -
Suit: Chicago chef sold phony wine for $46K
Noted Chicago chef Charlie Trotter is being sued by two wine collectors for allegedly selling them a phony—and expensive—bottle of wine. Read More -
Emanuel on pension reform: Change is difficult, but it's necessary
Another day, another $17 million of state pension liability racked up. Read More -
Emanuel gets federal loan for O'Hare ground transportation center
Once again, it pays to have a Chicagoan in the White House and his former Chief of Staff in City Hall. Read More -
6,800 without power after thunderstorms in Chicago area
More than 6,800 ComEd customers in the Chicago area are without power after storms passed through Chicago area Wednesday night. Read More